Title: Sustainability Engineer
Location: Jacksonville, FL, 32257, USA
Category: Engineering
ID: SUSTA001203
Description: We are seeking a highly motivated and forward-thinking Engineer to lead and support sustainability initiatives across our construction projects. This role plays a critical part in developing and implementing environmentally responsible practices, ensuring compliance with sustainability standards, and helping the company meet its ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with project teams during design, planning, and construction phases to integrate sustainable building practices.
- Conduct sustainability assessments, including life-cycle analysis, energy modeling, and carbon footprint calculations.
- Identify and recommend innovative materials, systems, and technologies that improve environmental performance.
- Lead efforts to obtain green building certifications (e.g., LEED, WELL, Green Globes, or Envision) for applicable projects.
- Develop and implement strategies for reducing construction waste, energy consumption, and water use on job sites.
- Monitor and report sustainability performance metrics to internal and external stakeholders.
- Stay up-to-date on local, state, and federal sustainability regulations and industry best practices.
- Provide technical guidance and training to construction teams and subcontractors on sustainable construction techniques.
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
- 10+ years of relevant experience in sustainable construction or environmental engineering.
- Familiarity with green building standards and associated credentials (LEED AP BD+C preferred).
- Proficiency in tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, energy modeling software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- This role could operate successfully in our Corporate office in Jacksonville, FL or our regional offices in Boulder, CO or Steven's Point, WI.
Preferred Skills and Experience:- Experience on large-scale commercial or industrial construction projects, involving significant water usage (potable, chilled, hot water, boiler water, etc.), Freon and/or Ammonia refrigeration, natural gas, and other miscellaneous minor gases.
- Knowledge of ESG reporting frameworks.
- Passion for sustainability and innovation in the built environment.
About StellarStellar offers a comprehensive package which includes:
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Paid Time Off - accrue 15 days (120 hours) within first year of service
- Paid holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) - company match with immediate vesting
Stellar, headquartered in Jacksonville, FL, is a fully integrated firm focusing on design, construction, architecture, engineering, and mechanical services worldwide for over 30 years. Stellar combines a multitude of capabilities to create buildings and systems of exceptional long-term quality, value and efficiency. From food processing plants and healthcare facilities to refrigerated warehouses, automated production lines and beyond, we offer an integrated approach to meet all our clients' needs.
Stellar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicants for employment based on their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, or any other status protected by law.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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